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He said: “We’ve been shut for about two and a half weeks so it has been a really quick turnaround. We will be reopened on Monday, July 17 and have invited some people to dry runs on the day before that to make sure everything is running like clockwork.

“It’s been tough to get it done in time in only three weeks but they have done a really good job.

“I think people will see the effort that has gone into the pub when they come here. We’ve got a lot of locals whom I’m sure are waiting for us to reopen and try the new beer and food.”